Can talk therapy tame bipolar symptoms in teens?

NCT ID NCT05153382

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing whether dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) can help youth aged 13 to 23 who have bipolar disorder or are at high risk for it. Over one year, participants will attend skills training and individual therapy sessions to learn mindfulness, emotion regulation, and distress tolerance. The goal is to see if DBT reduces symptoms, improves functioning, and prevents mood episodes.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a better way to help young people manage bipolar symptoms and improve emotional regulation.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy requires a year-long commitment, and not all youth may benefit.

This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for BIPOLAR DISORDER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bipolar disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BIPOLAR DISORDER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
RECRUITING

Toronto, Ontario, M6J 1H4, Canada

More trials for these conditions

Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.